Alcoholic Drinks

Alcoholic drinks is facing significant challenges amidst Ethiopia's economic turmoil in 2023, with inflation soaring at 30% driven by the global economic aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, local breweries have hiked wholesale beer…

In 2023, sales of alcoholic drinks in Estonia experienced a pause following the hectic pandemic and post-pandemic periods. The local economy's underperformance added pressure on consumption. However, cross-border trade with Finland and Latvia…

Alcoholic drinks sales continued to rebound in 2023 with beer and aguardiente leading the recovery due to some consumer downtrading, while the on-trade benefited from increased tourism. Beer and spirits remain the largest categories, while wine sales…

The market for alcoholic drinks Egypt saw continued growth in volume terms in 2023, despite a difficult economic climate. All categories saw significant price increases, as unprecedented inflationary pressures took their toll on manufacturing costs.…

Alcoholic drinks in Ecuador operates within a challenging macroeconomic environment. Despite a modest GDP growth in 2023, the country grappled with political instability and security concerns. President Guillermo Lasso's dissolving of the National…

Overall, it was a muted picture for alcoholic drinks in the Dominican Republic in 2023, with volume sales falling overall, as the economy spluttered. However, the picture improved in the second half of the year, as the economy picked up.

In 2023, total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Denmark remained stagnant, revealing significant disparities across various product areas. Non-alcoholic drinks, flavoured lager, rosé wine, and sparkling wine experienced robust growth, while…

Despite strong growth in unit prices, alcoholic drinks marked positive volume growth in 2023. It is clear that Croatians are tired of social distancing and need to vent out. With COVID-19 measures all but gone, the number of events spanning across…

Sales of alcoholic drinks continue to rise in Côte D’Ivoire, with beer and wine the most popular options. Demand for spirits and RTDs is rising as the range of such products expands. Official retail sales face competition from informally distributed…

Following the revenge spending observed in 2022, 2023 saw a far more muted performance overall in alcoholic drinks in Costa Rica due to the macroeconomic situation in the country and challenging market conditions faced by consumers. Persistent…

2023 was a more challenging year for alcoholic drinks in Colombia, both in the retail channel and the on-trade including bars, restaurants and night clubs. After the strong growth recorded following the end of the pandemic, high inflation impacted…

Total volume of alcoholic drinks in China saw a marginal rebound in 2023, shifting from decline in 2022 to a slight single-digit increase in 2023. However, the off-trade channel experienced a slight decrease in volume sales, while the on-trade…

In 2023, alcoholic drinks in Chile saw a second year of total volume decline. The industry was shaped by a complex interplay of economic factors and changing consumer preferences. In analysing these trends, it is essential to consider how economic…

Alcoholic drinks in Canada in 2023 presented a mixed picture. While overall volume growth remained modest, strong performances by Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages and non-alcoholic drinks masked a decline in traditional alcoholic beverage consumption.…

Beer remains the most dominant product area in alcoholic drinks in Cameroon, deeply embedded in the social and cultural fabric of the country, driven by high consumption rates during social gatherings and public festivities. The beer market, however,…

In 2023, Cambodia's alcoholic drinks industry, particularly beer, has been thriving amidst a growing economy. Beer remains a favourite among Cambodians, with both local and international brands enjoying widespread popularity. Consumers spent around…

Alcoholic drinks in Bulgaria was heavily influenced by price increases in 2023, due to the prevalence of high inflation. The second half of the year saw inflation start to fall, but this had little impact on retail prices, which continued to rise in…

2023 was a more challenging year for alcoholic drinks in Brazil, which had shown resilience and solid total volume growth over 2020-2022 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, total volume decreases were experienced across mid-priced lager,…

Inflation and rising prices of most products, coupled with an increasing cost of living in 2023, negatively impacted consumer confidence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Additionally, a negative demographic trend affecting the country contributed to the…

Growth in total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Bolivia in 2023 was considerably slower than that recorded in 2022. This was mainly due to the stabilisation of on-trade demand, which had rebounded strongly in the previous two years in tandem with…